Ukraine adopts Starlink direct-to-cell technology
SpaceX and Kyivstar launch Starlink D2C mobile services in Ukraine, connecting millions via satellite-powered cellular.
Ukraine is moving ahead with Starlink direct-to-cell technology through a partnership between SpaceX and Ukraine telco Kvivstar, according to the source article, in a step that suggests the country is the first in Europe to launch Starlink D2C technology and availability.
Reports from Ukraine said Kyivstar is rolling out Starlink-powered mobile satellite services across the country. The service is described as working with ordinary 4G smartphones when terrestrial networks are unavailable.
The source article said almost 5 million users have already connected to the Kyivstar-SpaceX network. It also said more than 7 million messages have been sent via Starlink Mobile.
Some details remain unclear. The source article noted that details are still sketchy on whether the calls and messages are working indoors without a WiFi or Ethernet-type connection.
Mobile internet and voice services are planned next, according to the reports cited in the source article.
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